Nigeria: N39 Million Relief for Koko Toxic Waste Victims 21 Years After

4 April 2008

NINETY- FOUR victims of the infamous Koko toxic waste dump recieved N39.7m compensation from the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, Warri, for injuries, pain and frustration suffered during the evacuation of the toxic dump after 21years of hardship

Presenting the cheques to the beneficiaries who were staff of the Warri Ports through their counsel, the General Manager, NPA Eastern Zone, Mr. S. Inyeinegi-Etomi said though the compensation can never be enough, it represents the "Port's demonstration of its corporate social responsibility to those who risked their lives through evacuating the infamous toxic waste in Koko Port," in Warri North Council Area of Delta State.

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